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• Hi, I'm new here. by johnnyo on 27 May, 2010 20:50
• Hi everyone, I'm new here and am I glad that I found you. I'm really needing to know how to do it - shave or buzz, or should I do it. I've been pretty much bald on top and have a good amount on the sides. My real problem is that I've been wearing a piece for about 5-7 years when it started to go. Now, I don't know how to quit. I think it was easier to quit smoking! I wear glasses and I don't think they will look good with my new look? Also if I change frames, should I get rimless frames? I can't wear contacts. I know I need to get rid of the piece, any other advice will be most welcome. 
• #1 by TGB1 on 27 May, 2010 21:12
• Welcome! Get rid of the rug, just toss it and forget it you will never regret it. Look thru the site and you will see lots of fellow four-eyes. Look at their eye wear and go with something you like. Shave it close and never look back!
• #2 by wpruitt on 27 May, 2010 21:16
• Welcome, johnnyo.  Follow your gut instinct!
• #3 by OzPete on 27 May, 2010 21:25
• Welcome!
• #4 by InProgress on 27 May, 2010 22:58
• A picture would help... but glasses and a bald head can be quite a good look.
• #5 by johnnyo on 27 May, 2010 23:10
• Thanks Guys, I'll try to get a picture up, I've noticed that when I take a picture while I'm wearing my rug, I really look phoney. It shows that I'm wearing one, so I don't take alot of pictures. I'm usually the one taking other peoples pic so I won't have to be in the photo. I'm sure if I keep reading your comments, I'll get the courage to JUST DO IT!!
  Thanks for the help. 
• #6 by pdxtodd on 27 May, 2010 23:20
• Welcome!  I'm a former rug wearer and am so grateful for this message board.  Dump it - you'll be so glad you did.   I had my hair stylist take my system off for the last time and she buzzed what was left down to a 1.   I came home and took a blade to it and haven't looked back.   No regrets, only freedom.
• #7 by omegapd on 28 May, 2010 00:51
• Glad to have you here! Good luck!
• #8 by ozzie on 28 May, 2010 03:16
• Welcome to the forum, Johnny. Shave the dome. I'm sure that, once you go sly, you'll look great with glasses.  
  
• #9 by Papa Don on 28 May, 2010 08:35
• Johnny, I'm in agreement with the others.  Ditch the rug.  I haven't seen ONE that looks natural.  As far as eyewear,  it's sort of like being bald, just what nature gave you.  So, run with it.  We are who we are!  BTW, a hardy welcome.  Hope you keep us posted on a regular basis.
• #10 by Rob on 28 May, 2010 12:18
• listen to pdxtodd: he speaks a lot of sense and knows where you're coming from.  Welcome, and I hope you get the courage to ditch the rug soon!
• #11 by mangosink12572 on 28 May, 2010 12:20
• Forget about the "piece" - - -That is like  having a blinking red light on you head - - everyone knows a  "piece"
  As for the glasses - - I have glasses without frames  and they are fine   and then I have contacts  - - -You must try and whatever you are happy with  - -That is what counts
  
   Post a picture of yourself  and then we can make   constructive comments  - -BALD is BEAUTIFUL  - -There is nothing  like it  - - -The best looking guys are BALD  
  Welcome to SBG
• #12 by Gambrinus on 28 May, 2010 14:32
• I think it's already been said, but I'll reiterate.  If you think that everyone already knows that you have a dead squirrel on your head, then why not take it off?  The only person that your fooling is yourself.  You'll look great and you'll be surprised at how more confident you will be.  Listen to Todd, he speaks from experience, he was in your same spot not too long ago.  I just talked a friend of mine at work into shaving off his earbrow and now he has a date this weekend   
• #13 by ynmaker on 28 May, 2010 15:18
• Welcome Johnnyo.  I agree with everyone else above.  I've not seen a piece look very natural.  I've also seen comb-overs that look like they needed a building permit.  They didn't look natural either. 
  I went with a #1 buzz for a couple of weeks before shaving.  You may want to go all the way, right away.  In either way take the advise of others and do it when you have plenty of time.   Maybe in the evening.   Don't rush.
  Also, have some pre-shave photos handy so when you have those moments of doubt, (and you probably will), you will know you made the right choice. 
• #14 by marty22 on 28 May, 2010 16:34
• welcome, YN!